The World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus is a global pandemic on March 11. Since then, however, President Trump has called the coronavirus in tweets and at news conferences “the “Chinesevirus,” claiming he called it that because it is believed that the coronavirus outbreak staredin Wuhan, China. Trump even […]
Author: Bobby Rondil | Sports Editor
Students disappointed that they can’t vote with their class
Around 8 a.m. today — on Election Day — students at Florida A&M University woke up to emails from Andre Green to participate in the online voting. The ability to move to an online election brought about concerns and excitement from student leaders and some members of the student body. […]
Cloud is a Rattler for life
Some people have a greater appreciation for Florida A&M than others. First generation college graduate Britney Cloud is a living testament. Graduating next weekend with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in sociology, Cloud can tell you all you need to know about Florida A&M. Her goal is […]
Student Senate votes on the upcoming leadership roles
Topics discussed during Monday’s Zoom meeting ranged from upcoming bills, term extensions for graduating seniors, and the budget. But this meeting was solely for the elections of the 50th Senate President and Pro-Tempore. There were four candidates in total that went up for the leadership position, two for Senate President […]
COVID-19 affects South Florida residents
When you think of Miami, you think of the sun, the beaches, the nightclubs, and the beautiful palm trees. But due to recent cases of COVID-19, the city of Miami had been issued to close all nonessential businesses and settings for social gatherings. Places such as bars, nightclubs, beaches, recreational […]
Many local beauty businesses are closed
It’s no secret the coronavirus has economically shattered many businesses, including the beauty industry. The unforeseen chain of events has forced many hairstylists, barbers, nail techs and lash dealers fending to find another source of income due to the sudden interruption of modern-day lifestyles. COVID-19 has affected numerous industries leaving […]
Celebrating a birthday while quarantined
Celebrating a birthday while quarantined has become the new normal thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has made the words quarantine, social distancing, and stay-at-home a part of the new normal. COVID-19 is the latest pandemic the world has seen in the last 100 years. Before COVID-19 the 1918 influenza […]
Ways to stay sane while social distancing
With strict orders to be in the house by a certain time due to the coronavirus, students may find it difficult to social distance. Here are some tips to stay sane during this pandemic. Tip one: Maintain a routine Tianna Walter, a junior business administration major, believes when you maintain […]
Out of state students affected during pandemic
Here at Florida A&M University, out-of-state students have been affected the most as a result of the COVID – 19 (corona virus) Pandemic. These students are stuck between a rock and a hard place due to stay-at-home orders from the government and orders to return home by the university. Cancelled […]
My mom begins to embrace technology while in quarantine
Since the first days of lockdown to now, I have witnessed my parents do a complete 180. I remember the days when they “didn’t understand what was so important on my phone” and couldn’t fathom why “Olympus Has Fallen” needed to be on volume level 55 instead of 15. I […]